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Traffic Alert: Lights Out at Commercial Drive and Consumers Square

Eric Meier — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:51:32 +0000

The traffic light is out at the busy entrance to the Consumers Square shopping center on Commercial Drive (Route 5A) in New Hartford. Police are directing traffic at the intersection where the lights are flashing yellow. Crews are on the scene but there is no indication of when the intersection will be returning to normal operation. Police [...]

Should Utica Traffic Lights Just Blink at Night?

Lite 98.7 — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 18:54:31 +0000

Ever get stuck at a red light where there's absolutely no traffic around? Seems silly to sit there, all alone, just because the light and the law say you have to. One former local TV news anchor has a proposal to change the rules, so drivers can save time and gas -- and maybe even their own lives.

More Traffic Delays Expected For Utica Motorists

Mark Richards — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:01:11 +0000

This just in from the Department Of Transportation. In the city of Utica, the Route 12 northbound bridge ramp to Route 49 West will remain closed for a while for backwall repairs. Motorists are being detoured to North Genesee Street, Auert Ave. and then back to Route 49 West. A temporary traffic signal will be encountered. But wait, there's more.

Traffic Delays Expected In North Utica

Mark Richards — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:11:38 +0000

I get SO frustrated when traveling up Rt. 5 (Auert Ave.) past the North Utica Shopping Center. As I approach Burger King, staying in the right hand lane like everyone else...some jerk flies by us in the left turn only lane and goes straight, cutting everyone off who patently waited through a signal or two. To be fair, motorists who are unfamiliar with the area will signal and politely merge over. Good news, this traffic pattern will soon change.